Pulpit Rock Overlook — Attraction in Montrose

The site of the original park office, this scenic overlook offers spectacular and occasionally terrifying views of the deep canyon and river below. On a seasonal (May-Oct) road. During winter, when the road is open to ski and snowshoe traffic only, this area marks the beginning of the area open to primitive camping. While open and flat, this area has little to no cover, so over-the-snow campers may want to camp further west or on the south side...

We stopped at the Pulpit Rock Overlook and had a picnic lunch. There is paved parallel off-street parking as well as a stone parking lot and small picnic area. Restroom facilities are available across the street. There is a short fairly easy trail to the Pulpit Rock Overlook. This view is spectacular and was one of...

Good views of the canyon, but not nearly as breathtaking as some of the other viewpoints on the South Rim (or any of them on the North Rim for that matter). This viewpoint does have a nice picnic area and restroom facilities, so it is one of the more family-friendly viewpoints in...